How to configure Stripe for Android in a Capacitor app?

Update the `android/variables.gradle` file to set appropriate minSdkVersion and Stripe dependency versions, as specified in the README, to ensure compatibility with the latest Stripe Android SDK features.

Capacitor Stripe plugin vs using Stripe SDK directly?

The plugin simplifies cross-platform development with a unified API, but direct SDK use offers more control and avoids plugin dependencies. Choose based on your need for consistency across platforms versus fine-grained customization.

How to fix CocoaPods errors when updating iOS in Capacitor?

Run `pod install --repo-update` or `pod update` in the `ios/App` directory, as advised in the README, to resolve version conflicts with Stripe pods like StripePaymentSheet.

Does the Stripe plugin support Apple Pay on web?

Apple Pay on web is listed as beta in the screenshots, so it might not be fully stable or feature-complete. Check the demo or documentation for the latest support status before relying on it.

How to set up Stripe Terminal for in-person payments?

Install the `@capacitor-community/stripe-terminal` package and update Android SDK versions as mandatory, per the terminal package README, since it doesn't work with default sdkVersion settings.

What's the difference between the payment, identity, and terminal packages?

Each package targets specific Stripe features: payment for online transactions with PaymentSheet, identity for user verification, and terminal for in-person hardware payments. Use them separately or together based on your app requirements.

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Stripe

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A Capacitor plugin providing native Stripe SDK wrappers for mobile and web payments, identity verification, and in-person terminals.

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What is Stripe?

Capacitor Community Stripe is a plugin that provides native Stripe SDK wrappers for Capacitor, enabling developers to integrate Stripe's payment processing, identity verification, and in-person terminal features into hybrid mobile and web applications. It solves the problem of implementing complex, platform-specific Stripe integrations by offering a unified JavaScript API that works across iOS, Android, and Web.

Target Audience

Developers building hybrid mobile applications with Capacitor or Ionic who need to integrate Stripe for payments, identity verification, or in-person terminal functionality.

Value Proposition

It simplifies Stripe integration by abstracting the native iOS and Android SDK complexities into a single, consistent JavaScript API, saving development time and ensuring cross-platform compatibility with access to the latest Stripe features.

Overview

Stripe Mobile SDK wrapper for Capacitor

Use Cases

Best For

Adding Stripe PaymentSheet or PaymentFlow to a Capacitor app
Implementing identity verification with Stripe Identity in a mobile app
Building an app that accepts in-person payments with Stripe Terminal
Integrating Apple Pay or Google Pay into a cross-platform mobile application
Developing a unified payment solution for iOS, Android, and Web from a single codebase
Accessing the latest Stripe native SDK features in a Capacitor project

Not Ideal For

Teams not using Capacitor or Ionic for their cross-platform development
Projects requiring a plug-and-play payment solution with zero manual SDK configuration
Applications that need to support multiple payment gateways beyond Stripe's ecosystem
Developers who prioritize server-side payment processing over native client-side integration

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cross-Platform Unified API

Provides a consistent JavaScript interface for iOS, Android, and Web, abstracting the complexities of native Stripe SDKs as stated in the description, saving development time.

Full Native SDK Access

Wraps the latest Stripe SDKs, enabling features like PaymentSheet, Identity, and Terminal with type safety, per the philosophy section, ensuring access to up-to-date capabilities.

Active Community Maintenance

Maintained with clear versioning and contributions, as shown by the 2026 maintenance badge and contributor list in the README, indicating ongoing support.

Comprehensive Payment Methods

Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and various payment flows, evidenced by the demo screenshots and feature list, covering diverse use cases.

Cons

Manual Android SDK Configuration

Requires updating Gradle variables and SDK versions manually, as detailed in the 'How to use Stripe Android currently package' section, adding significant setup overhead for Android development.

iOS CocoaPods Dependency Issues

Frequent CocoaPods errors necessitate running commands like `pod install --repo-update`, as mentioned in the troubleshooting section, introducing extra steps for iOS updates.

Version Synchronization Complexity

Plugin versions must match Capacitor versions (e.g., v7 for v7), and native SDK updates require manual intervention, increasing maintenance burden and risk of breaking changes.

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